North Coast Region

The Coastal Conservancy’s north coast region extends from windswept beaches in Del Norte County at the Oregon border, south some 370 miles to the spectacular Marin headlands overlooking San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Central Coast Region

The Coastal Conservancy’s Central Coast Region extends from northern San Mateo County to southern Santa Barbara County and includes some of the most spectacular scenery on the California coast.

South Coast Region

The South Coast region extends from Ventura County to the Mexican Border. It is known for its beautiful beaches, moderate climate and rich biodiversity. The region is defined by the coastal plains of several major rivers and is bounded by the Transverse Mountain Ranges.

San Francisco Bay Area

Along with being home to seven million people, the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area is home to a diversity of wildlife and habitats, world-class recreational opportunities, and working farms and ranches.

Ocean Protection

In 2004, the legislature passed the California Ocean Protection Act, establishing the Ocean Protection Council (OPC). The Coastal Conservancy is the staffing agency to the Ocean Protection Council and the Conservancy's Executive Officer serves as the Secretary to the Council. The mission of the Ocean Protection Council is to ensure that California maintains healthy, resilient, and productive ocean and coastal ecosystems for the benefit of current and future generations. OPC projects are implemented by the Coastal Conservancy.